ICS Triplex T8191 Trusted I/O and Communication Module

Description

The ICS Triplex T8191 is a versatile interface module designed for the Trusted Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR) system. It manages the high-speed data flow between the processor and the I/O subsystem, ensuring that triplicated communication paths remain synchronized and fault-tolerant for critical safety-related control tasks.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Rockwell Automation (ICS Triplex).

• Country of Origin: United Kingdom.

• Model Number: T8191.

• Supply Voltage: 24 VDC nominal (20 to 32 VDC).

• Power Dissipation: 15 Watts maximum.

• Interface Protocol: Trusted Inter-Module Bus (IMB).

• Physical Weight: Approximately 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs).

• Dimensions: 10.5" x 1.2" x 7.8" (266 mm x 31 mm x 198 mm).

• Mounting Type: Standard Trusted Controller Chassis slot.

• Operating Temperature: -5°C to +60°C.

Features

• Triplicated Data Routing: Facilitates redundant communication across the backplane to eliminate single points of failure in the I/O subsystem.

• Deterministic Timing: Ensures high-speed data exchange with fixed scan intervals, critical for emergency shutdown and turbine control.

• Fault Isolation Support: Protects the main processor bus from electrical noise or hardware failures originating in the I/O racks.

• Hot-Swap Capability: Allows for the replacement of the module while the system is under power without interrupting the safety function.

• Enhanced Signal Integrity: Utilizes advanced filtering and shielding to maintain communication stability in high-EMI industrial environments.

• Comprehensive Health Reporting: Provides real-time diagnostic data to the system historian, including bus error rates and internal temperature status.